Real Homes

Real Homes magazine brings you all the home improvement ideas and advice you'll need for your own project. Every issue is filled with expert tips and amazing before and after images of real home transformations, giving you plenty of inspiration for your own extension, renovation or redecoration project. Whether you're looking for the latest on-trend buys for every room in your home, practical advice about project planning and budgets, or in-depth case studies detailing everything from kitchen extensions to loft conversions, Real Homes magazine provides you with everything you need to make your dream home a reality.

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Meet the team • Get to know some of the people who bring you Real Homes with a monthly question. This time: What’s your must-have item for summer outdoor living?

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NEWS • Get the scoop on new design ideas, must-have products and looks you’ll love

Blue-sky thinking • A combination of careful planning and DIY prowess brought Sophia and Matthew’s extended home to life

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MAXIMALISM • Mix and match striking patterns and colours for a fun and happy space that’s packed with energy

GARDEN PARASOLS • Put a cocktail umbrella in your mocktail and pop up a stylish sun shade to transform your garden lounge into a staycation destination

GARDEN PAINT IDEAS • Get creative outside and decorate your alfresco space in fun colours using design techniques that are easy to replicate

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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT • Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking carefully-crafted ceramics to make everyday life that little bit more special

Crafted by hand • Meet two more makers creating beautiful objects from the pottery wheel

OLIVER BONAS • From decorative tableware to colourful garden pieces, the new collection from Oliver Bonas is sure to give your home a summer vibe this season

Bold & bright • Renovating her first home gave Gemma the opportunity to properly explore her style and to create an eclectic look that’s filled with fun and bursts of colour

Coral • Take your cue from the natural world and uplift your home with this mood-boosting, oceanic colour. Here’s how to make it work

STYLE crush • Sometimes we come across a product we just can’t stop thinking about – and we want to share it with you. Here’s what we’ve fallen for this month

SMALL KITCHENS • Whether it’s a narrow galley, has petite proportions or is oddly shaped, utilise nooks, corners, clever paint techniques and organisation systems to max out every inch of space

The design CLINIC • Whether you’re torn on two paint colours or are debating whether to extend upwards or outwards, the Real Homes team is here to answer your questions

At your service • Meet the people ready to help with your dilemmas

Worth the wait • Kate and Craig’s plans for a modest side extension morphed into a complete reconfiguration of the rear, inspired by a neighbour’s new open-plan space

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OUT DOOR ROOMS TO EXTEND YOUR LIVING SPACE • Enjoy comfort on those brighter days and balmy evenings by turning your attention outside and creating the perfect spot for entertaining, dining or relaxing

Mid-century comfort • Relax in an oasis inspired by iconic designs that are both welcoming yet sleek

Botanic chic • Create a striking urban chill-out area that conjures up far-flung global travels

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THREE into one • By knocking together a warren of disjointed rooms, Patsy and Al have created a new hub to their home without needing to extend

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